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A Guide On Teaching Your Children How to Embrace Diversity

June 7, 2020

You’re here because you’re curious on how to teach your children about diversity. As parents, we need to set an example and teach our kids to be kind-hearted, loving, and compassionate humans who love all people, no matter their colour, race, or differences. 

If you’re not doing this because you don’t know where to start, then you’ve come to the right place.

There has been so much heartache surrounding racism lately, especially in the United States.  We have witnessed the unnecessary deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and many other Black people who have lost their lives due to unjust and inhumane treatment, just for simply existing. 

Seeing this happen so frequently with little to no repercussions for the people who have caused these deaths, is not only upsetting, but scary.

I can’t believe that even in 2022, racism exists. No one is born to hate another person because of the color of their skin, it is either taught at home or in society. Our children are the ones that will carry our message of change into the future, so we need to make a conscious effort to make sure our children are educated on topics such as race and equality.

It is our duty as parents to teach our children the importance of embracing diversity and never judging a person by the color of their skin.  It’s never too early to talk about race. 

“When we fail to talk openly with our children about racial inequity in our society, we are in fact contributing to their racial biases, which studies show are already in place.” (Dr. Erin Winkler, 2007)

As humans, we must acknowledge that human rights do exist beyond politics. We need to hear and validate the lived experiences of people of color and help them amplify their voices. Equality shouldn’t be something you ever have to fight for, it should be a right that you were born with.

Talking about race with your children has to happen early and often.

Racial awareness milestones:

  • By 3 years, we recognize skin color variations, but do not assign value to them.
  • By 4 years, we are able to recognize basic racial stereotypes.
  • By 7 years, we develop racial permanency.
    • We will remain in the body we are born in, skin color will not change dramatically.
  • By 9 years, we are aware of where cultural groups are placed within society.
    • Negative feelings towards ourselves can develop due to internalized racism.
    • Self-destructive thinking increases the risk of mental and physical health complications.
Dr. Adiha I.A. Spinks-Franklin, MD
Developmental-Behavioural Pediatrician
(Klass, 2019; Trent et al., 2019)

 

One quote that sticks out to me the most is “your greatest contribution to the universe may not be something you do, but someone you raise.”

Let’s raise amazing, compassionate, kind-hearted, anti-racist human beings so that this is the last generation that has to experience hate and racism.

Let’s raise our children to be good people who embrace diversity and differences amongst all people. Our children see and do what they are taught in the home. They watch how we communicate, how we speak, and how we treat other people.  What can you do as a parent to teach your kids about embracing diversity and not judging a person by their differences?

How to Teach Your Children About Diversity? Set the Example

It all starts in the four walls of your home. Teach your kids how to appreciate all races and diversities.

Encourage your children to have a diverse network of friends, and to always be open to allowing people of all races and color into their life. 

Teach your kids that you will not tolerate racist behavior, and that kind of behavior is not accepted in the home or outside of the home. Teach them why it’s important to embrace all diversities and how much they can learn from all different cultures, backgrounds, and races.

How to Teach Your Children About Diversity? Expose Your Children to Multicultural Events

Take your children to multicultural events in your community. As a child, my parents would take us to many multicultural events around our city.

My favorite was the Caribbean festival held in North Vancouver every summer. I looked forward to going there as I loved the food, music, and people.

We would have such a great time eating, dancing, and learning about the culture of the Caribbean people. We would go to so many ethnic festivals held around the city, and these were some of my favorite childhood memories.  I can’t wait to do the same with my son and open his eyes to a wide range of diversity in our community.

How to Teach Your Children About Diversity?  Expose Your Children to Multicultural Cuisines

As a kid, we would try different ethnic cuisines, which has made me into the foodie that I am today.

As kids, my siblings and I were always open to trying new food whether it was Chinese, Thai, Indian, Ethiopian, Greek, etc… I have already introduced many different ethnic cuisines to my son so that he is exposed to other cultures foods at an early age, and is always open to trying new foods as he gets older.

When you go into an ethnic restaurant what do you experience other than the food?

You see decor and art that is special to their country, you hear their traditional music, and most likely you are surrounded by people of that particular culture or background.

This is such a good way to teach your children how to embrace diversity because it’s like stepping into another country and giving your children the opportunity to learn about another culture.

How to Teach Your Children About Diversity? Expose Your Children to Multicultural Music and Genres

Listen to the music of different cultures and races. I am a big lover of music. I don’t discriminate, and my music taste holds a wide range of artists, colors, and genres.

As a girl, I remember my dad receiving a CD from a client by the Kenyan pop band Them Mushrooms. There was one particular song that we all loved called Jambo Bwana, which is a Swahili greeting song.

I remember my sister and I fall in love with that song, and I bet you if we played it now, we’d still be able to remember the entire song.  Did we understand what the song meant? Nope.

But we didn’t care, we loved the words and the beat and we thought it was the coolest song ever.

Around 85% of the music I listen to is by African American artists. From 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, and the list goes on.

I grew up listening to Boyz 2 Men and All 4 One, R&B & Hip Hop music plays such an important role in my life. I have so many beautiful memories growing up as a kid listening to these songs, singing, and dancing with my siblings and cousins.

My parents never said no to any music choices we wanted to listen to. We were allowed to have friends of all colors.

They would take us to multicultural festivals and parades to open our eyes to the diversity in our community.

My family embraces not only black culture but every culture we come across, because there is so much beauty in the world, and we can learn so much from people of all different cultures and ethnicities. 

I’m lucky that I grew up this way, and I want to make sure my children do as well.

Because I was raised to embrace diversity, it has made me the woman and mother that I am today. Accepting. I am accepting of all people and it doesn’t matter their skin color, disability, sexual preferences, or where they came from. 

We shouldn’t raise our children to think otherwise because the whole point is putting an end to systematic racism and judging other races, backgrounds, and ethnicities.

Educate Yourself on Racism and How it Has Affected the People who Have Gone Through It.

As parents, we must educate ourselves to educate our children on topics such as racism, and how it has affected the people who have gone through it. 

If we don’t know much about Black history, then it is our duty to learn it. Do the work of seeking out books, documentaries, YouTube videos, even online classes. Here is a list of great tools that will help you understand topics on racism such as activism, white privilege, and accepting diversity.

Some of us don’t know the proper history of how Black people were treated throughout the years in America.

Maybe we don’t know how bad racism is, not only in America but all around the world. There are so many resources out there to help educate us on all of these issues.

This week as America is going through the Black Lives Matter movement, I chose to educate myself, so that one day when my children ask me questions about racism or Black history, I’m able to give them the proper educated answer.

ACKNOWLEDGE DIFFERENCES AND COLOUR

Many parents take the color-blind approach, meaning they explain to their children that everyone is equal and to look past color.

Some parents feel that if they say or make nothing of different physical appearances, then their kids will just glide past them, and avoid seeing race as an issue.

I don’t agree with this, because why do you have to pretend like you can’t see the color of someone’s skin to feel capable of judging their character fairly? 

We need to be honest with our children and point out that there are all types of colorful people in the world, and we must treat them all fairly.

Don’t tell your children to look beyond color. Tell them to acknowledge different races and diversities by explaining that there is a wide range of people in the world that vary in color, but they all deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

If your child points out that someone looks different because of their skin, a great way to respond would be “Isn’t it wonderful that we are all so different!”  

Don’t tell your children that we are all the same because we’re not. Were all different, and we must embrace differences. If we can’t embrace differences, then how can we put an end to racism?

Read Books and Listen to Podcasts on Racism and Accepting Diversity

I want my kids to grow up in a world of humanity, equality, and peace. I want them to embrace everyone with love, kindness, and empathy, and to be educated on how terrible racism is. 

One of the first steps we can take as parents are to educate them ourselves by reading books on racism and the importance of diversity. 

Reading these books to your children is such a great way to help them understand the differences people have, and why we need to embrace all people and cultures.

It’ll allow you to teach your kids about the viral contributions that have come from people of all colors.

Read books that feature families of all backgrounds, so that they are aware that there is so much diversity in the world. Here is a list of some inspirational and amazing books that speak about topics such as racism and embracing diversity for your young children, older children, and yourself.

Young Children

  • The Youngest Marcher by Cynthia Levinson
  • All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold
  • Saturday by Oge Mora
  • We’re Different, We’re the Same by Bobbi Kates
  • Lovely by Jess Hong
  • You Matter by Christian Robinson
  • It’s OK to be Different by Sharon Purtill

Older Children & Teens

  • Let it Shine: Stories of Black Women Fighters by Andrea Davis Pinkney
  • The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson
  • Separate is Never Equal by Duncan Tonatium
  • Harlem’s Little Blackbird by Renee Watson
  • Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison
  • A Book About Racism by Jelani Memory
  • Look What Brown Can Do by T. Marie Harris

Adults

  • Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
  • Me and White Supremecy by Layla F. Saad
  • Redefining Realness by Janet Mock
  • Black Feminism Thought by Patricia Hill Collins
  • Eloquent Rage: A Bold Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Dr. Brittney Cooper
  • I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
  • The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
  • The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson

Podcasts to subscribe to:

  • The Combahee River Collective Statement
  • Pod for the Cause
  • Pod Save the People
  • Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast
  • Intersectionality Matters!
  • About Race
  • 1619
  • Code Switch
  • To the Fare of the Free Children
  • Parenting Forward Episode “Five Pandemic Parenting Lessons”

There’s a great Instagram page diverse_kids_books that showcases kid’s books with diverse characters and stories. I highly recommend that you follow this page, as they are often updating to include new books about racism and diversity.

Watch Films & TV Series on Racism and Diversity

There are so many films and TV series that we can watch to help us gain more information on the importance of racial diversity, as well as educating us on racial discrimination and racism not only in America but all around the world. 

I know Netflix is different in the United States than it is in Canada, so you can always check your streaming services to see what shows they are currently playing.

Here is a list of some great films and TV series that you can watch to help educate yourself on racism and the importance of diversity.

  • Just Mercy
  • King in the Wilderness
  • See You Yesterday
  • Selma
  • The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution
  • The Hate U Give
  • When They See Us
  • 12 Years a Slave

 

How to Teach Your Children About Diversity? Keep the Conversation Going

Conversations about racism, race, and cultural differences shouldn’t be discussed only once. Always be there to answer questions to your children, or ask questions yourself.  Teach them about self-awareness, gratitude, and empathy.  Ask your children these questions:

  • Self Awareness: Am I treating people the same way I would want to be treated?
  • Gratitude: Am I showing others that I appreciate them?
  • Empathy: Am I understanding and respectful of other’s feelings?

In our home, we will always be embracing diversity and acceptance. As a mother, I will make sure I and my family require ongoing self-awareness and self-reflection as we move through life. I will teach my children and people around me how racism has affected the lived experience of people of color, and what we can do to change that.

How to Teach Your Children About Diversity? Actively Oppose Racism

One of the first steps to eliminating racial discrimination is to learn and recognize white privilege. 

Be the voice who advocates for changes in the political, economic, and social spheres in your community, and if you see or hear racism, call it out.

As mentioned earlier in my post, challenge the colorblind ideology where people don’t see color, because this too is a form of racism.  It’s an approach that denies cultural differences, and that’s what we’re trying to stop.

Even though sometimes racial issues can be uncomfortable, they need to be discussed.  Taking the colorblind approach is basically saying that God made those people different and we should act like we can’t see those differences.

Don’t be like that.

Call out racist jokes or statements. Don’t be afraid to use your voice. By not saying anything or laughing along, means that you agree with that person.

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 Don’t ever stay silent on the subject of racism. As parents, teach your children to never stay quiet when addressing issues surrounding racism and to always use their voice to stick up for what is right. No voice is too small to speak.

Now more than ever it is so important to take action, speak up, and show solidarity.

Every voice is powerful, and if we all take a stand, I’m sure we can make some big differences in the world.

Change needs to happen. It needs to start in our homes, our conversations, our interactions and we need to be examples of the community we want our children to grow up in.

We need to teach our children the importance of embracing diversity and respecting people of all colors. 

We can’t allow hatred to win. All humans deserve the right to be treated with the same respect and dignity as everyone else.

Love is the answer. It always is. The more you love others, the more beautiful your life becomes. I believe in love, acceptance, equality, kindness, respect, and the power of my voice. 

You may think your light is small, but it can make a huge difference in other people’s lives.  If this post can help or teach just one person, then I’m happy.

I wrote a letter to my son that I posted on my blog where I mention that he needs to be compassionate and treat everyone with kindness. I will make sure he follows through with that, and when he’s old enough I can read that letter to him.

My heart goes out to all of the Black lives lost to police brutality and systemic racism.  It’s heartbreaking that it took the murder of George Floyd and many others before that to open our eyes to recognize systemic racism not just in the United States but around the world.

Protests in countries from Canada to Germany just shows us that it is a global issue that needs to be recognized.  My heart hurts for those innocent lives, their families, and their friends. I pray that 2020 is the year that we as a human race can make a difference once and for all.

The future is in our hands, and it is our responsibility to change it. Teach your children the importance of embracing diversity and people of all colors.  Start at home.

What are you doing to educate yourself on the importance of race and diversity?   What steps are you going to take to create an anti-racism lifestyle in your home?  Comment Below

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  • Tara Pittman (@momknowsbest15)
    June 8, 2020 at 3:42 pm

    Teaching your children and setting the example are always a good thing. This is a goo thing

  • Jessica Collazo
    June 8, 2020 at 4:05 pm

    Wow this is a excellent guide to teach children how to love everybody no matter the color of their skin.We just have to see everybody as equals. And we havr to teach them that.

  • Amber
    June 8, 2020 at 4:07 pm

    I love this! And I do my best with my kids. I will keep your post in mind for sure to help teach other lessons. We’ll be watching some of those films!

  • Chin chin
    June 8, 2020 at 8:10 pm

    II agree that we, as parents, should teach our children not to look down on anyone just because of the color of his skin, his stature in society or his nationality. In the same way, children should be taught not to let anyone look down on them because of the same reasons.

  • Lyosha Varezhkina
    June 8, 2020 at 11:06 pm

    Great guide! Sadly too many adult need this guide to become normal people

  • Melissa
    June 9, 2020 at 5:17 am

    Children are our best bet at a better future. I love everything about this article including the books to read and facts of milestones. I know this article will help others raise their children to love and help move in the right direction.

  • successunscrambled
    June 9, 2020 at 6:27 am

    What an amazing list of resources to help everyone educate themselves on the topic of accepting diversity. Lucky for me I was born in a multiracial culture and so were my children. I still continue to keep up with what is happening in the world of diversity through several resources.

  • Heather Tomoyasu (@USJapanFam)
    June 9, 2020 at 8:08 am

    These are really great tips! I feel as a mixed race and mixed nationality family living in Brooklyn, we’ve been doing a good job at exposing our kids to people and cultures of all varieties. Trying to point out differences that make us special, and ones that shouldn’t but do lead to racism and injustice. But I definitely need to step it up, especially as we’re moving out of the city soon and will probably not be surrounded by such wonderful diversity on a daily basis any more.

  • Maude
    June 9, 2020 at 8:26 am

    this is an excellent a really helpful blog post! thank you for not just talking, but giving specific and easily implementable suggestions! Keep on keeping on!
    thank you
    Maude

  • Lovely
    June 9, 2020 at 9:07 am

    I truly love what you shared here! All the kids need to learn how to embrace diversity.

    xoxo
    Lovely

    http://mynameislovely.com

  • Salma Abdelhamed
    June 9, 2020 at 9:10 am

    A great tips, to teach them this awareness, and diversity, we all really need them nowadays, adults and children.
    Useful tips and resources 😍 keep it up

  • julseliz
    June 9, 2020 at 10:24 am

    This is such a great reminder that it starts in our own homes. We are raising the future and if we want a change then it starts with us.

  • joanna
    June 9, 2020 at 10:32 am

    You are so right, nobody was born racist, it’s a behavior that it is learned in the first part of one’s life. And this is why it is so important for parents to know how to educate their children to embrace diversity.

  • Kez
    June 9, 2020 at 11:08 am

    This reminds me of a line from a song I loved when I was younger..
    “When a child is born into this world, it has no concept of the tone of skin it’s living in”.
    This is so true and although I’m not a parent, I always try to teach my students that we’re all people that deserve to be treated with respect.

  • mischievouswordsbymartaazra
    June 9, 2020 at 11:36 am

    Love this. We need to teach them kinddess and compasion and we need to start early.

  • Adrienne
    June 9, 2020 at 11:48 am

    Great post and perfect timing. I think so many want to be a part of the change but don’t know how and you’ve offered great advice here.

  • World In Eyes
    June 9, 2020 at 12:28 pm

    Child is very pure hearted and this guide is really very inspiring and intereting..Thanks for the ideas and tips..they are amazing and very helpful…🙂

  • MICHELLE MOYER
    June 9, 2020 at 4:11 pm

    Very timely and worthwhile topic. Thank you for sharing!

  • Jessi Joachim
    June 9, 2020 at 4:27 pm

    I think it is so important to educate our children starting at a young age. My kids are 7 and 3 and it is very important to make sure they know about diversity and how to embrace it.

  • Levi Bastian Redcross
    June 9, 2020 at 4:30 pm

    This is a great article. In our age it is so common for families to actively avoid talking about racism or race. It makes us grow into adults that are uncomfortable about the topic. I think the important thing is that we remind ourselves that everyone sees race and it’s okay to address it. This is a really hairy topic but you made really good work of it. you made it seem like a breeze.

  • Katie Lam
    June 9, 2020 at 5:32 pm

    Such an excellent post, we must educate the next generation, and you are such an awesome parent!!

  • Camisha
    June 9, 2020 at 5:45 pm

    What a useful guide with great resources! Loved the read, sadly many parents should read this to learn a thing or two..

  • Princess Peralta
    June 9, 2020 at 7:02 pm

    Thanks for sharing informative content, this deserve millions of readers. You are correct, we need to educate the next generation how to be kind and treat other people fairly.

  • Nyxinked
    June 10, 2020 at 1:26 am

    Thank you so, so much for this! It’s much needed not only now but always! I’ll definitely be sharing this on my socials.

  • Cristina Petrini
    June 10, 2020 at 1:46 am

    Never as in this historical period has this topic been important, current and acceptable. Let’s talk about.

  • Anagha Paul
    June 10, 2020 at 3:21 am

    IIt’s true that parents and teachers should begin teaching children on diversity since childhood. That’s how we can bring up good human beings. I appreciate your efforts on writing so detailed and giving different other sources for the same.

  • Melissa
    June 10, 2020 at 5:03 am

    I agree! I can’t believe in 2020 rasism still exists. I love this guide to help us do better for the next generation. My neices and nephews are now getting old enough to watch racially diverse movies with me. I am definitely going to try that first.

  • Roeloff
    June 10, 2020 at 5:19 am

    Hey! Thank you for sharing this. This matter is so important in the world right now. And love starts at home. Love for each other. Well done.

  • Candy Rachelle
    June 10, 2020 at 7:55 am

    II sometimes think it’s pretty hard to believe racism still exists. But if you think about it, we’re only about 4 generations past the end of slavery.

    Candy Rachelle
    Keeping Up With Candy
    http://www.keepingupwithcandy.com

  • Kristyn
    June 10, 2020 at 9:01 am

    This is a really great guide. I watched the movie Just Mercy last weekend, so great!

  • Harvey Brown
    June 10, 2020 at 11:27 am

    Loved the article. It’s crazy to think that we’re discussing this in 2020 but here we are. I really liked your suggestions.

  • Susan1375
    June 10, 2020 at 12:10 pm

    Great guide, very informative and detailed but a shame that it is needed in the 21 c.

  • Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen
    June 10, 2020 at 1:40 pm

    This is such a great guide! I do my best to teach my kids about diversity and I’ll look into those movies too.

  • Haile
    June 10, 2020 at 2:16 pm

    I dont have kiddos yet! But I know when i do, this will be a great reference!

  • lattelindsay
    June 10, 2020 at 2:29 pm

    Great post! It is going to be a hard road to completely getting rid of racism but it will be worth it <3

  • Britt | Shed Happens (@ShedHappenscmty)
    June 10, 2020 at 3:27 pm

    This is incredible. Such a valuable resource for parents. I am a firm beleiver that a big part of the solution to racism is to start with the next generation. We have a long way to go with our own generation, don’t get me wrong. However, raising a generation that is aware of racial stereotypes and equality will have a huge impact on our future.

  • Algene
    June 10, 2020 at 4:51 pm

    Every parent should really consider doing this. They must learn how to teach the kids the right things to do.

  • Kristyn
    June 10, 2020 at 6:06 pm

    Additionally, the Marvel movie Black Panther is actually a great Racial Equity film. And the children’s movie Zootopia.

  • Serena R Hale
    June 10, 2020 at 7:22 pm

    Starting the little ones when they are young that there is nothing wrong with people having differences. Everyone is valuable and should be treated with respect and fairness.

  • Margaret | Live Like No One Else
    June 10, 2020 at 8:47 pm

    What a fantastic post. It is hard to believe that today, in 2020, this kind of racism does still exist. I love a quote that I recently heard. “There is only one race, the HUMAN race.” Love that so much.

  • Franze Garcia
    June 11, 2020 at 12:03 am

    As they say, teach them young, so they could carry it as they grow. Powerful insights tho.

  • Lisa @ Midwest Glam
    June 11, 2020 at 12:55 am

    We have a pretty diverse family so this is a topic we are very familiar with. I love the resources you shared.

  • Shelby Trent
    June 11, 2020 at 7:49 am

    Thank you for sharing! I have a two year old and got some great tips from you for our family to share.

  • Aditinona
    June 11, 2020 at 8:14 am

    IIts a beautiful post and so very important and relevant to current times. I think its imperative that children are introduced to such things at an early age so that they respect others equally and do not discriminate people basis caste, colour and creed.

  • Krista
    June 11, 2020 at 2:58 pm

    This is such an important topic to discuss with your children. Last year I read Just Mercy and I loved it so much that I had my teenager read it as well. It was a wonderful way to open up a discussion with her about so many injustices of the world. I’m so happy that the movie is out and free for the month of June.

  • chad
    June 11, 2020 at 3:17 pm

    My wife and I were talking about this earlier this week and yes I can’t agree more, diversity teaching should start with our kids! Amazing Amazing guide, THANK YOU.

  • Samantha
    June 11, 2020 at 4:04 pm

    Such wonderful insight! I really like teaching diversity through food- such a great way to work it into everyday life at home!

  • aamato1219
    June 11, 2020 at 5:30 pm

    I love this! After having a child I have wanted to make it a point to make sure that he grows up in a household where he is thought to love thy neighbor regardless of what they look like. Great resources too, thank you so much! This is so important!

  • Chin chin
    June 11, 2020 at 6:42 pm

    Love is definitely the secret ingredient to resolving problems to diversity. If people love other people, they won’t do anything that would hurt others.

  • Tamara
    June 11, 2020 at 7:56 pm

    I love these!!

  • Heidi
    June 11, 2020 at 8:30 pm

    This is really good advice for teaching our kids. Thanks for putting the resources together in one place.

  • Tracy
    June 11, 2020 at 10:00 pm

    I make friends with anyone though they are from different ethnicity or races. In my country, we have this similar issue as well. I just hope that the next generations won’t be trapped in this issue anymore. It is just so sad if it happens over and over again. At least they shall do better in this matter.

  • Inspiration is a woman
    June 11, 2020 at 10:46 pm

    Very good article! We can change the world!!!! Let’s be one on that!!!!

  • Mary
    June 11, 2020 at 10:53 pm

    Educating our children about issues like this is the right step towards putting a stop to future calamities like the ones we are experiencing presently.

  • Agnes Dela Cruz
    June 12, 2020 at 2:33 am

    At this time of the new normal we need to keep our kids updated and teach them to grasp the new. Thank you for this insight.

  • Passion Piece
    June 12, 2020 at 4:44 am

    What a wonderful guide! It’s a great idea to teach children how to embrace diversity as it will be easier for them in the future to accept other people just as they are. 🙂

  • robynsnest1970
    June 12, 2020 at 10:58 am

    These are excellent examples of what white parents can do to raise children who embrace diversity and love others. I think the most important thing is by setting an example because children learn more by what their parents do than by what they say, and by taking advantage of those teachable moments! For example, if out in public, someone makes a racist joke or uses a slur, talk about what was heard and why that’s wrong. Watch the news of protests and discuss what prompted them together, etc. Thank you for doing your part. 🙏🏽🤎

  • Mae Loureto
    June 12, 2020 at 11:33 am

    What a great article! I definitely agree that teaching the children when they are young helps them to understand it more while they’re growing up. Thank you for a beautiful post!

  • Monidipa
    June 12, 2020 at 2:42 pm

    Our differences bring unique perspectives that can help grow minds and lead to a more tolerant world. As such, parents should work towards providing their kids with the opportunities and experiences they will need to learn about empathy, tolerance, and respect for other cultures and people.

  • Agnes Vazhure
    June 13, 2020 at 1:48 am

    This is really good. Teaching kids in their younger age how to be goo and embrace diversity is always good for them.

  • Chantal Gray
    June 13, 2020 at 8:26 pm

    This is a great guide. We have to have the conversations for more understanding so the next generation can progress. Informative post for sure!!!🤗

  • Laura Schwormstedt
    June 14, 2020 at 4:52 am

    It’s so important to start talking to our children from an early age – they are the future and we all want a future that is equal to all, where diversity is key and love is love. Great post, fantastic tips, thanks for sharing

    Laura x

  • Playful Kale
    June 14, 2020 at 7:24 am

    Teaching our children this is so important. Thanks for the list of books! We always read and some of those books would be great to add to our collection.

  • Jen Sky Walker
    June 14, 2020 at 11:27 am

    I’ve been teaching my kids a lot about racism and appreciation of diversity, especially recently. I’m so glad our area has them around a diverse group of people, and that is reflected in their friends!

  • Algene
    June 14, 2020 at 1:28 pm

    It’s really important to teach kids about these things while they are still young..

  • jdgonemadnet
    June 14, 2020 at 4:28 pm

    We should always be teaching kids about discipline and how to respect others.

  • Katie
    June 15, 2020 at 8:25 am

    My son is Mexican-American so we want to expose him to both cultures. We want to show him the importance of treating every race with respect.

  • Danielle from Whether the Storm Blog
    June 15, 2020 at 11:51 am

    This is a great post with some fantastic action items! Thanks so much!

  • Kim Rusthoven
    June 16, 2020 at 4:29 am

    II have been wondering how to go about this with my 4yo. One of his favorite movies is Zootopia, which I think touches on this. Before the murder, I had him watch the Disney Channel Original Movie “The Color of Friendship.” I love your developmental milestones. Teaching about cultures has been important for us. My husband plays music from all the countries and we love multicultural. I am so thankful that his school and district are incredibly diverse. Where I grew up, the only people I ever saw were white or Hispanic. Thank you for this post!

  • Kenny Ngo
    June 17, 2020 at 10:29 pm

    IIt’s always a good idea to start kids early and to monitor them as they grow up. Sometimes we do our part but they get iinfluenced at school so we need to make sure we back up our own belief system.

  • chasinpalmtrees
    June 19, 2020 at 9:30 am

    Thank you so much for doing something actionable it’s very commendable! This is an amazing post! It does start at home and it is so important to be able to see people’s differences and embrace them! So thank you so much for your post!

  • Kenya
    June 19, 2020 at 11:45 am

    I love this! This is such a good lesson that everyone could learn from!

  • Alicia
    June 19, 2020 at 4:00 pm

    Great article!! I love the resources!! We should collaborate sometime!!

  • rain
    June 20, 2020 at 8:26 am

    I’ve seen this subject come up in a lot of mom blogs, especially from parents who live in areas that are not diverse. I’m happy the converstions are happening.